15630 Delay flap eye/not otherwise specified/ear/lip
Also known as: facial feature flap delay, eyelid/nasal flap delay
Delay procedure for skin pedicle flap on eye, nose, ear, or lips. Blood supply enhancement for delicate facial feature flap transfer.
In Plain Language
preparing eye or nose area flap; improving facial feature flap circulation
Clinical Context
Used in reconstructive surgery for eyelid, nasal, ear, and lip defects where delay procedure improves flap viability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.98 |
| Total RVU | 3.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.98, this code ranks in the 27th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15630?
CPT 15630 (Delay flap eye/not otherwise specified/ear/lip) is a Surgery code. Delay procedure for skin pedicle flap on eye, nose, ear, or lips. Blood supply enhancement for delicate facial feature flap transfer.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15630?
The work RVU for CPT 15630 is 3.98. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15630 used?
Used in reconstructive surgery for eyelid, nasal, ear, and lip defects where delay procedure improves flap viability.
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